Culinary recipes

Save plain salted popcorn for the movie theaters, and for watching at home, make this incredible version with butter, aromatic spices, and Parmesan. Make a double batch...

Spicy baked sweet potato wedges can be served as an appetizer or as a side dish with meat. Once cooked, they are tossed with a mixture of butter, harissa, garlic, and lime zest. This spicy concoction...

This quick shrimp marinade is a simplified version of the popular Vietnamese nuoc mam cham sauce, a blend of Asian fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and chili pepper. Instead of fresh...

This simplified version of Mexican posole soup takes just half an hour to prepare, but the spices, fresh jalapeños, and canned chili peppers deliver a rich flavor. Serve with...

This Chinese hot sauce with garlic, spices, and crisp chili peppers has gained many fans far beyond China, but it can be difficult to find outside of China. Prepare...

This easy pie requires no special skills, and its charm lies in its simplicity, rustic look, and the stunning combination of tart rhubarb and sweet strawberries. Roll out the dough...

This strawberry-raspberry jam requires no cooking, meaning it retains the maximum amount of vitamins and beneficial microelements. The combination of raspberries and strawberries creates a subtle flavor and aroma, and a little...

There are several desserts in American cuisine that proudly bear the name "salad," but strawberry pretzel salad is the most unlikeable of them all! It's more like a three-layer cake:...

No decorating skills are required to create this stunning cake. Surround the cake with a dense fence of crispy Pocky sticks covered in strawberry icing, and top with an edible sprinkle in the center...

Add fresh strawberries to the tropical flavor of the Piña Colada, adding a fresh twist to the classic drink. Blend all ingredients together with crushed ice, and the drink...

This delicate cake with strawberry jam and airy cream cheese frosting is made without baking—in the refrigerator! Its secret ingredient is coarsely ground black pepper. It adds a richer flavor...

Use melted marshmallows to bind crushed pretzels and shortbread cookies into a single crust for this gorgeous dessert. Assemble the parfait with cream cheese frosting, a quick...

The name of this dessert, pandowdy, is considered a free and playful interpretation of the English word "dough." The dessert is over 200 years old and traditionally consists of a pie in a pan...

For a late Sunday brunch, delight your family with these fluffy pancakes, filled with juicy strawberries and drizzled with homemade brown sugar syrup. To make the pancakes look pretty,...

This smoothie is made with frozen mango chunks and strawberry jam, which replaces both the berries and the sugar. It's smooth, velvety, moderately sweet, and thick. Orange...

Mac and cheese is a dish that everyone loves, from adults to children. A silky cheese sauce with sun-dried tomato chunks envelops each noodle under a layer of crispy breadcrumbs.

Whole-wheat spaghetti with shrimp and white beans is a quick, healthy, and, most importantly, delicious dinner that's perfect for midweek or special occasions. When you combine...

These waffles are made without cow's milk or eggs, but they turn out perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They're also incredibly easy to make. Be sure to use chilled, fresh...

Wiener Schnitzel is an iconic dish of Austrian cuisine, and its definition is strictly protected by Austrian law. It must be made from veal. Otherwise, it cannot be called...

This schnitzel gets its special flavor from homemade breadcrumbs made from a mixture of pretzels, challah, and brioche. Roll the veal chops in them, fry until crispy, and serve drizzled with...

Bobby Flay loves this salad for its contrasting textures. Light, peppery arugula leaves, crisp fresh fennel, juicy grape tomatoes, and creamy chickpeas—all paired with a light dressing...

This crispy snack uses the whole potato—both flesh and skin. Boiled potatoes are mixed with fried shallots, white cheddar, and crispy bacon, then the mixture...

This healthy appetizer is filled with delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. The dip consists of three perfectly complementary layers: eggplant baba ganoush, refreshing tzatziki...

This coffee milkshake will help you stay energized on hot summer days. It's made with coffee ice cream, milk, and strong (important!) coffee. You can add espresso beans if desired...

Crispy pan-fried noodles originated in Shanghai and the Suzhou region of China. When Shanghainese immigrated to Hong Kong, this dish became very popular there. It is known by several names...

You can experiment endlessly with pesto variations, as long as you stick to the classic formula: herbs + nuts (seeds) + vegetable oil + cheese. This Mexican-style pesto is made from...

Bake these nutty shortbread cookies that literally melt in your mouth. Topped with a pecan halves and a sparkling dusting of turbinado sugar, they're the perfect treat for Christmas and New Year's.

When you want to cook authentic Mexican al pastor on a spit, but with minimal effort, a pellet grill is your friend. Cooking this dish is a joy, and it turns out just as...

Stir-frying is a quick way to fry vegetables, preserving their juiciness and vitamins. It's quick and convenient, especially for an after-work dinner. To save even more time, buy...

Try this crunchy, sweet snack and you won't be able to stop! These cereal squares or pillows are coated in chocolate-peanut butter and generously dusted with powdered sugar.

This pecan pie tastes just like the classic Thanksgiving dessert, but it's made without corn syrup. Thanks to equal parts brown sugar and natural maple syrup...

Roasted hazelnuts bring out the nutty flavor of the whole-wheat pasta in this recipe. Add peppery arugula, pecorino cheese, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a quick and delicious...

Make a quinoa, red bell pepper, and toasted pecan salad for a simple and filling side dish perfect for the holidays. Dress the salad with apple cider vinegar and...

The addition of cream cheese to the dough makes these rolls extra tender and crumbly, while a sprinkle of sugar adds a crispy crunch. These rolls are filled with cranberry and pecan spice...

This snow-white cake, covered with rich peppermint-flavored icing and sprinkled with crushed red and white candy canes, is well worth the time and effort. Bake it for Christmas or New Year's...

A frozen cocktail isn't just a relaxing drink: it can also be a light dessert for adults, a pleasant refreshment after dinner. Garnish each serving with a twist of...

If you have leftover dried fruit cake after Christmas, make some simple granola with it. It can be stored for several weeks and used in this elegant dessert based on...

This appetizer is made with English Christmas cake and dried fruit, making it perfect for the winter holidays. Some of the cake is used to make the streusel, which makes a delicious topping...

To make this summer fruit pizza, you can use any seasonal fruit and berries you can find: raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, peaches, nectarines, or apricots. The crust...

This adult dessert resembles a popsicle, but instead of ice cream, it's topped with chocolate-covered frozen bananas soaked in rum. Coconut oil is added to the chocolate to help the glaze set...

Enjoy this tropical pie with the most delicate filling on a crumbly graham cracker crust. It's dairy-free, but thanks to avocado and coconut oil, the filling...

This cocktail, with hints of ginger, cranberry, and citrus, is perfect for the winter holidays. It's based on ginger simple syrup, which you can make ahead and keep in the refrigerator. For...

Gradient cocktails captivate with their striking appearance, and this version is also incredibly refreshing, served frozen and perfect as a light dessert for adults. For its...

The American dessert salad "Frog's Eye" got its amusing name from the small round pasta called "acini di pepe" that it contains. The other main ingredients in this salad are...